Friday, January 29, 2010

And while it snows outside

Outside it is now snowing.. again. So I guess it is alright to dream about roses.
Ute snør det igjen, så jeg antar at det er helt greit å drømme litt om roser.

A marsipane rose... looks like it comes right off from a cake. Penny Lane.
This is supposed to be a climber. But I find it a bit scrawny. But its still cute.
En skikkelig marsipanrose. Ser ut som den kommer rett av kaka. Men jeg synes den er litt pinglete. Men den er jo søt fordet.

Origin: Harkness (United Kingdom, 1998).

Also referenced as: HARdwell
Climber, Large-Flowered Climber
Parentage: seedling of New Dawn
Flower size: Average diameter 4.75"
Scent: Strong fragrance.
Flowering: Occasional repeat later in the season.

Height/Spread Height: 365 to 455 Spread: 200 to 245
Hardiness Zone USDA zone 5b through 10b.


Ok.. moving along with: Ashram

I do have a weakness for orange roses. I don`t know why. Difficult to place, but soo nice. This one is definetly misplaced and has to be moved. I think I`ll put this one in a large pot.
Jeg er svak for orange roser, uten å vite helt hvorfor. De er vanskelige å plassere men sååå fine. Denne er helt malplassert og jeg må huske å flytte denne til en krukke til våren.



Origin: Hans Jürgen Evers (Germany, 1998).

Also referenced as: Bora Bora ®
Hybrid Tea
Parentage:
Flower size: Average diameter 4.75"
Scent: Mild, fruity fragrance.
Flowering: Blooms in flushes throughout the season
Height/Spread 70 to 80 cm
Hardiness Zone 6b through 9b (default)


Next orange wonder: Amber Flush
I bought this one in Stavanger late last summer. I keep it in a container, since its colour is difficult. It is just goregeus! So I wonder how it will survive the winter.
Jeg kjøpte denne i Stavanger sent sist sommer. Jeg har hatt den i krukke siden fargn er litt vanskelig. Den er bare helt nydelig. Men jeg er spent på å se hvordan den har overlevd sommeren.



Origin: Peter Ilsink (Netherlands, before 2003).

Also referenced as: Devotion (hybrid tea, Ilsink, 2003)
Hybrid Tea.
Parentage:
Flower size: Average diameter
Scent: Mild, fruity fragrance.
Flowering: Blooms in flushes throughout the season
Height/Spread 70 to 100 cm ??
Hardiness Zone ??


Monday, January 25, 2010

Next three....

First I want to start off with one of the favourites: Eden Rose.

The picture does not really justify it. It is so full and gorgeous that it is hard to belive. The buds and under the petals there are hints of green, which gives this a "rustic" look. 
I was trying to sleep last night, but I was dreaming away where to put new roses. And than I thought about the two pots I have outside my front door. -Why haven`t I thought about putting a climber in each of these? They are over 1m tall so I think they will do fine.
So I have to get one more of this one, and have one on each side of the door? ( See pic. below. )



Origin: Marie-Louise Meilland (France, before 1985).

Also referenced as: Pierre de Ronsard ® Grimpant
Climber, Large-Flowered Climber. Renaissance® [Poulsen], Romantica ™.
Parentage: Seed: Danse des Sylphes × Händel .Pollen: Pink Wonder, Cl.
Flower size: Average diameter 3".
Scent: Mild fragrance
Flowering: Occasional repeat later in the season.
Height/Spread Height: 100 to 365 cm
Hardiness Zone USDA zone 5b through 9b. Disease susceptibility: very disease resistant



So I think it will be great with a rose on each side here. But I need to rebuildt the arch with something a bit stronger than apple twigs...

Anyhoooo, lets move on to a not so pink rose... But a beatiful and strong one. Nostalgie.

This is a real winner here. It blooms al summer, and is very resistant to rain. Strong stems. The buds are so beautiful that you can put them directly on a cake!





Origin: Hans Jürgen Evers (Germany, 1995).

Also referenced as: La Garçonne ®
Hybrid Tea.
Parentage: Seed: Danse des Sylphes × Händel .Pollen: Pink Wonder, Cl.
Flower size: Average diameter 4.75".
Scent: Mild fragrance
Flowering: Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height/Spread Height: 80 to 120 cm
Hardiness Zone USDA zone 6b through 9b (default)


And then I want to introduce: Bella Rosa.

Cute... flowers all summer... But the colour is difficult to place. A bit to strong for me. But I have this in a place where it can stand a bit alone and be enyojed for what it is.



 Origin: Reimer Kordes (Germany, 1981).

Also referenced as: KORwonder

Floribunda / Cluster Flowered, Mini-Flora.
Parentage: Seed: Danse des Sylphes × Händel .Pollen: Pink Wonder, Cl.
Flower size: Average diameter Quite small
Scent: Mild, wild rose fragrance.
Flowering: Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height/Spread: Height: 60 cm
Hardiness Zone USDA zone 4b and warmer










Friday, January 22, 2010

Moving right along….

Let me present: Rumba!
A really cute rose. –Small. The flowers are small but powerful. The color is a bit difficult to place. So I keep this in a flowerpot next to a Purple Clematis. They usually flower at the same time. Giving each other a nice contrast.  It flowers for a long time as well. This one kept on until the snow arrived.

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Origin: Poulsen, Germany 1958
Floribunda 
Parentage: “Masquerade” x (“Poulsen`s Bedders`x `Floradora”) 
Flower size: 6 cm
Scent: Light and fruity
Flowering: Repeats well
Height/Spread 50cm. /50cm
Hardiness Zone 6.

 

And then we have: Blue Parfume

No.. it is not blue. Not even close. Lavender and dark pink, I would say. But here in my garden this rose has unfortunately been placed in a bad spot. The soil is too hard there. So it really does not grow much. I have to figure out a better place for it. Not very rain resistant either. So this is the only flower i have seen that was not spotted and ruined by the rain. But it is a gorgeous rose.  

022

Origin: Tantau, Germany 1977
Hybrid Tea
Parentage: ?
Flower size: 11cm
Scent: Strong and sweet
Flowering: Repeats well
Height/Spread 1,2m. /80cm
Hardiness Zone 6.


And I would like you to meet: Louise Odier

She is not fully grown in my garden yet. Still young.  And she has not convinced me why she is such a favorite in many gardens yet. But I am waiting for this summer to see what she will show me. Also, I think I might have pruned her a bit wrong. She needs to be controlled… naughty girl!

018

Origin: Austin. Britain 1993
Bourbon Rose
Parentage: “Emile Courtier` seedling 
Flower size: 7cm
Scent: Rich and sweet
Flowering: Repeats 
Height/Spread 3m. /2m
Hardiness Zone 5.

Source:  Encyclopedia of Roses. Hardiness zones USA

Thursday, January 21, 2010

And now... some more

Let me present. ALOHA...



Origin: Eugene S. "Gene" Boerner (United States, 1949).
Climber, Hybrid Tea, Cl., Large-Flowered Climber- ( in my garden it does not get very tall. Aprx. 1m )

Parentage: Mercedes Gallart × New Dawn
Flower size: Average diameter 3.5".
Scent: Strong, apple fragrance
Flowering: Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height/Spread  Height: 245 to 305 cm Spread: 120cm to 245cm
Hardiness Zone USDA zone 5b through 9b. Used for climber or landscape. Can be grown as a shrub. can be trained as a climber. suitable for a pillar. Disease susceptibility: disease resistant, susceptible to Mildew, susceptible to rust . Prune lightly or not at all.



And then we have a new rose I bought last year: JANET



Origin: David Austin (United Kingdom, 2003).

English Rose [David Austin], Shrub. Ultimate Rose ™ [J&P].
Parentage: Golden Celebration ™ × Undisclosed
Flower size: Average diameter 4".
Scent: Mild to strong, tea rose fragrance
Flowering: Occasional repeat later in the season.
Height/Spread: up to 120 cm
Hardiness Zone USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Used for cut flower, garden, landscape or shrub. Very vigorous. Remove spent blooms to encourage re-bloom. Spring Pruning: Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, you'll probably find you'll have to prune a little more than that.


And so.. lets jump to: GINGER SYLLABUB.
The colour of this one is simply magic! It reminds me of butter and honey. But the flowers are not so big here in my garden. I guess in perfect conditions it would grow much larger





Origin: Harkness (United Kingdom, 2000).

English Rose [David Austin], Shrub. Ultimate Rose ™ [J&P].
Parentage: Graham Thomas x Seedling
Flower size: Large flowers - not here....
Scent: Strong fragrance
Flowering: Occasional repeat later in the season.
Height/Spread: up to 300 cm
Hardiness Zone USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).

I really need to move this one this spring!!
Source: helpmefind.com

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

New Rose blog

I just made this page to keep track of the roses I have in my garden. Yes.. I know I already have a homepage. But I don`t like they layout of it. So for the roses, I will use this one for now.
First I want to start off with Charlotte. –Obviously since that is my name.. he-he.
august09 005Origin: Austin. Britain 1993
Shrub Rose
Parentage: “Chaucer” x “Conrad Ferdinand Meyer” x Graham Thomas.
Flower size: 8cm
Scent: Medium and Tealike
Flowering: Repeats well
Height/Spread 1m. /75cm
Hardiness Zone 5.
Next one is Sharifa Asma
033
Origin: Austin. Britain 1989
Shrub Rose
Parentage: “Mary Rose” x Admired Miranda
Flower size: 9cm
Scent: Strong, sweet and Musky
Flowering: Repeats
Height/Spread 123cm/100cm
Hardiness Zone 6.
And then we have: Alchymist
028
Origin: Kordes Germany 1956
Shrub Rose
Parentage: “Golden Glow” x Rosa rubiginosa hybrid
Flower size: 10cm
Scent: Strong and fruity
Flowering: Once, early in season.- But its worth it!! Height/Spread 5m/2m
Hardiness Zone 5.